DJC Existence Lifestyle Holster Accessories

ABSTRACT

The idea for DJC Existence Lifestyle Hosters is attainable, sustainable glamour. Every woman wants to be a part of the dream-like world of fashion and wishes she could step out of the house and look as stunning as the celebrities she sees in tabloids. By adding a holster from DJC Existence to a tank top and jeans, she can upgrade her look to high fashion. What makes DJC Existence Lifestyle Holster Accessories different from any other bag on the market is that you don&#39;t hold them, they hold you. They are streamlined, functional, and designed to compliment a woman&#39;s shape. The modern woman is always on the move and now she has an accessory that will easily move with her. She can wear them when she is going to run errands or she can wear them when she is at a club and dance all night with all her valuables secure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of Fashion handbags, purses and pocketbooks; this invention enhances the utility of these bags by combining it with the utility of a holster.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Handbags have been essential to daily life ever since people have had something precious to carry around with them and only the items have changed over time.

In the 14th century, Egyptian hieroglyphs show pouches carried around the waist. Bags were attached to what were called “girdles” which were fastened to the waist. By the 15th century, embellishments such as embroidery were popular on the traditional gift of a purse that a groom would give to his bride.

In the 16th century, handbags took on more of an air of practicality with the use of everyday materials such as leather with a drawstring fastener on top. During this period, cloth bags were used that were made larger and used by travelers and carried diagonally across the body.

The 17th century saw more variety and both fashionable men and women carried small purses with more complex shapes. Young girls were taught embroidery as a very necessary skill to make them marriageable and we see the rise of beautiful and unique stitched artwork in handbags.

In the 18th century with a reduction in the amount of underclothing worn by women wearing a purse would ruin the look of this clothing, so fashionable ladies started carrying their handbags which were called reticules. Women had a different bag for every occasion. In the reticules one would find rouge, face powder, a fan, a scent bottle, visiting cards a card case, and smelling salts.

The term “handbag” first came into use in the early 1900's and generally referred to hand-held luggage bags usually carried by men. These were an inspiration for new bags that became popularized for women.

The 1920's saw a revolution in fashion bags. The 1940's saw new austerity in clothing, including handbags with the war effort in mind. The 50's saw the rise of important designer houses including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes and the 60's saw the breakdown of old notions of the classical and the rise of youth culture.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is the 21^(st) century of the handbag; they are designed for the modern women when they need their items secured, want style and need their hands to be free to free.

-   -   The holster design allows the bags to be attached to the body.     -   They have pockets with snaps, so items are secured.     -   They have pockets of varying sizes to accommodate small to         medium size objects such as lipstick, keys, license or credit         cards, money, etc.     -   All are designed to fit to the body, contouring to the shape of         the body making the holsters fashionable. Their decorative         styling compliments many outfit choices.     -   Elastics bands in [the back] of the upper body holsters make         them easy to put on; they ease back to into shape so as to fit.     -   They have straps or belts that can be adjusted to fit     -   The two lower body styles allow the ability to add or remove         pockets to accommodate the needs of the consumer.

Unlike other bags that are made to be worn on the body, such as back packs, fanny/hip packs and shoulder bags; the DJC Existence Lifestyle Holster Accessories are fashionable, slim, body-fitting, and adjustable and offers variety.

These Holsters do not eliminate the need for a handbag, but can complement the handbag. They can be used when the consumer does not want to deal with the bulkiest and weight of a handbag; but needs to carry small personal items; in situations where they are at the club—dancing, or running everyday errands, while leaving their hands to be free to hold a baby, hold a small child's hand, or push a carriage, to name a few.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention comprises of five components which are described as five figures in this section. The figures reference the drawings with the numbers referring to the features of each holster (figures).

FIG. 1: Ruffle Neck Holster: Drapes over one shoulder, crosses diagonally along the upper body; The bottom landing beneath the breast; while contouring to the body. The neckline of the holster is decorated with ruffles [1], adding drama and style to the holster. This style offers many pockets to store valuables.

There is a large zippered bellow pocket [2], on the front, for larger items, with three lipstick pockets [3] underneath, which lie horizontally on the front band. The wearer puts on the holster by slipping one arm through the shoulder opening [4], pulling the collar around their neck to close it with the snaps [5] that run vertically on the neckline.

The holster can run left to right, or right to left across the upper body; with the arm hole either on the right or the left.

FIG. 2: Sleeve Holster: fits across the shoulders with a sleeve [1] on one shoulder while the other shoulder is open [2]. The entire holster sits across the shoulder, along the neckline, allowing the wearer to compliment the holster with their wardrobe.

This style has a small pocket (for lipstick) [3] on the open shoulder, with a snap closure [3 a], which sits vertically to the front of the body, the sleeved shoulder has a bellow pocket [4] which faces the side of the body; this pocket has an invisible snap closure [4 a]. There is also a zippered pocket [5] on the front shoulder, on the side where the sleeve is.

The wearer puts on the holster by slipping one arm through the sleeve; the other arm goes through the opening on the other shoulder. The holster is closed in the front, on the neckline, with an adjustable buckle [6]. There is an elastic panel [7] in the back of the open shoulder to allow the holster to fit the body and to make it easier to put on.

The open armhole can be on the left-side or the right-side of the body. The sleeved arm can also be on the right-side or the left-side of the body.

FIG. 3: Chain Holster: The Chain holster is the most decorative of the collection; it has an open shoulder [1], on one side, which connects to a belt style collar [2]. The Holster is decorated with a rosette [3] on the collar (on the opposite side from the armhole), with another rosette [4] at the bottom of the front panel, on the opposite side from the first rosette. There are chains [5] that drape across the front of the body, connecting the rosettes. This style offers a fanciful addition to the collection, which is petite enough to wear as jewelry-like enhancement to an outfit

The panel attaches to the shoulder in the front and the back, attaching under the arm, forming an open armhole on one side. The front of the panel [6] is contoured to come down from the collar to shape the side of the breast. There is a gathered (with elasticized) bellowed pocket [7], in the front, with a snap tab closure [8]. There is an elastic panel [9] in the back of the open shoulder to allow the holster to fit the body.

The consumer wears the chain holster by slipping one arm through the armhole and fastening the holster close around their neck using the belt like collar. The belt has a number of holes to accommodate various neck sizes.

The open armhole can be on the left-side, with the chains running from the right-side to the left, or the open armhole can be on the right-side, with the chains running from the left-side to the right-side.

FIG. 4: Leg Holster: The leg Holster is the saucier of the line; it sits on the hips, secured by a belt closure [1]. This model sports a leg panel [2], with a pocket [2 a]. The panel is attached to the belt, at the top and to the leg by two straps [3]. There are two connecting loops [4] that are attached to the bottom of the panel. The straps are threaded through these loops to attach the panel to the leg. The panel sits on the front (or side) of the leg. The straps fasten around the leg and lie horizontally parallel to each other.

On the opposite hip there is a ring [5] on the belt where an additional pouch [6] can be attached, sporting a bow, or removed. Depending on the material use the holster can be worn over pants or jeans, or as an under garment.

The leg panel can be on the left leg, with the ring (for the additional bag) on the right side, or the panel could be on the right leg with the ring on the left-side.

FIG. 5: Leg Pockets: The leg pocket is a stylish way for the consumer to add one, two, three (or more) pockets to their wardrobe. The strap bands [1] are used to secure the pocket(s) to the leg.

The construction of the Leg Pocket is three pockets; one large pocket [2], flanked on each side by two slim [3] pockets, with loops [4] at the top and bottom. The straps slip through the loops which are tie around the leg into a fanciful bow (of other decorative ornaments). All three pockets are secured close by snapped flaps [5]. Additional pockets can be added.

Depending on the direction that the straps are threaded through the loops (on the pocket), the Leg Pocket Holster can be placed on the right, or left leg. 

1. Five styles of bags in the form of holsters; that is, these bags are made to be worn, not carried. They have pockets, with snaps to secure a person's items. They tie, buckle or are belted together to hold onto the body. They can be made with any material that will allow the inventor to construct to the designs laid out in the specifications. There are three styles that attaches to the upper body and two styles that attaches to the lower body.
 1. Ruffle Neck Holster: Drapes over one shoulder, crosses beneath the breast; while contouring to the body. The neckline of the holster is decorated with ruffles, adding drama and style to the holster. This style offers many pockets to store valuables.
 2. Sleeve Holster: fits across the shoulders with a sleeve on one shoulder while the other shoulder is open. The entire holster sits across the shoulder, along the neckline.
 3. Chain Holster: an open shoulder on one side, which connects to a belt style collar. The Holster is decorated with a rosette on the collar (on the opposite side from the armhole), with another rosette at the bottom of the front panel. There are adornments (such as chains) that drape across the front of the body, connecting the rosettes.
 4. Leg Holster: The leg Holster is the saucier of the line; it sits on the hips, secured by a belt closure. This model sports a panel, with a snapped pocket, which is attached to the leg by two straps.
 5. Leg Pockets: are free style; one large pocket, flanked on each side by two slim pockets, with loops at the top and bottom. The leg straps slip through loops that tie around the leg. A Detail description of the invention is laid out in the specifications. 